Chapter 1037: Chapter 1037: His Majesty's Scheming, Announcement Day (1)

“If this gets out, the entire internet is going to explode!”

The entertainment reporters from Orange TV suddenly became excited.

Nowadays, netizens love seeing unexpected twists, and this kind of reversal was so incredible that they wouldn’t believe it unless they saw it with their own eyes.

It wasn’t unusual for Great Xia University and Qing University to compete for talent; they had even made it onto trending topics before.

But having the deans of these two prestigious universities personally come over—that was a first.

The entertainment reporters didn’t stop clicking their cameras, capturing every moment with rapid “click-click-click” sounds.

Sang Yanqing stepped out of the lounge and approached them, saying, “Our Qingqing isn’t interested in hype. You all have been in this industry long enough to know how many eyes are on her. Since we’re collaborating, I would appreciate it if Orange TV could cooperate with our promotional efforts.”

The reporters exchanged glances and nodded. “Understood, understood. We’ll wait for Teacher Si’s notice and report together at that time.”

No matter what, they had already gotten the scoop. This time, Orange TV was definitely going to make a splash with their performance!

Inside the lounge.

The dean of Qing University hadn’t even taken a sip of water before he passionately laid out the terms that Qing University was offering once more, even using his tall frame to edge the dean of Great Xia University aside.

The Great Xia University dean was furious. “You have no shame!”

“Here’s the thing, gentlemen,” Si Fuqing said apologetically, “I had already decided to join Great Xia University’s archaeology department. Since Qing University doesn’t have this department, creating one just for me would be too resource-intensive.”

At this point, the dean of Qing University paused, realizing he had no choice but to give up.

“I told you earlier, Student Si is one of ours,” the dean of Great Xia University immediately said, pulling out a document. “Student Si, let’s go ahead and sign the agreement.”

Si Fuqing quickly took the pen and signed her name without hesitation.

With the contract in hand, the dean of Great Xia University finally felt a weight lifted off his shoulders.

“Why did you choose the archaeology department?” he asked, still a bit puzzled. He added, “The prospects for this major aren’t very good. You might struggle to find a job afterward.”

The moment the words left his mouth, he realized how absurd they sounded.

With Si Fuqing’s status in the entertainment industry, how could she possibly lack job opportunities?

What nonsense was he spouting?

“It’s fine, dean. This is a personal interest of mine,” Si Fuqing smiled. “I’m also going to be filming a variety show for Great Xia TV, and the archaeology department can really help me out with it.”

“Alright,” the dean of Great Xia University nodded. “Since you’re interested, we’ll fully support you. I’ll go ahead and arrange everything for your major so as not to interrupt your filming.”

Si Fuqing nodded and saw them out.

“Come on, Yan, I’m treating you to a meal,” the dean of Great Xia University said cheerfully, now that he had secured Si Fuqing. “Anything you want, it’s on me.”

The dean of Qing University pointed angrily at him, shouting, “I’ll eat up all your secret stash of money!”

The dean of Great Xia University couldn’t care less.

Money can always be saved up again, but losing Si Fuqing would have been a disaster.

For her, he didn’t mind emptying his private savings.

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Two days later.@@novelbin@@

After finishing up his work in the border region, Yu Xiheng came to visit the set.

He had specifically asked Feng San and Xi Jiang to prepare some local delicacies, which he distributed among the crew.

Director Lu lowered his voice and said to the scriptwriter, “Ms. Si suggested adding a scene with Emperor Yin’s silhouette and having Mr. Yu play the part. I think it would really fit.”

The scriptwriter nodded in agreement. “His voice would work well too.”

Director Lu nudged her, “You go ask him. I don’t dare.”

The scriptwriter hesitated. “…”

This was a bit shameless.

But there was no need for the scriptwriter to step in because Si Fuqing had already made the request.

Yu Xiheng paused for a moment, silent for a few seconds before giving a faint smile. “Let’s give it a try then.”

Director Lu’s face lit up. “Thank you so much, Mr. Yu! Just in time—Ms. Si has a scene with Emperor Yin before she goes abroad. It’s a flashback, and these are the lines. We’re filming the day after tomorrow!”

Yu Xiheng glanced at the script and nodded slightly. “I think some of the phrasing could be improved.”

He pointed out a few areas before handing the script back to Director Lu. “I’ll go see her first.”

After he left, the scriptwriter finally managed to say, “Director Lu, I suspect Ms. Si and Mr. Yu have both traveled through time. Otherwise, how could they understand historical figures’ minds so well?”

Director Lu’s expression was complicated. “Even though science often borders on the mystical, that’s a bit too far-fetched.”

Under the sunshade, Si Fuqing sipped on an iced coke, relaxing comfortably on a lounge chair.

“I heard from your agent that you’re enrolling in the archaeology department,” Yu Xiheng said as he sat down across from her. “What made you choose that major?”